Join Us For Outside, In-Person Worship This Sunday at 11:30 am

Good Shepherd is pleased to now offer an in-person, outdoor worship service in addition to our regular 9 am morning on-line Zoom worship. Registration is required EVERY WEEK in order for us to follow proper COVID-19 protocols. As we begin regathering for in-person worship, we will limit attendance to 40 attendees. If we are able to continue abiding by our shared safety guidelines, this number will increase as conditions improve

Pre-Register to Attend Worship

You must pre-register for the Sunday 11:30 am in-person service by signing up below. You will receive a “Thank You” message in this space once you submit your registration.

If you are unable to attend after having registered please contact Kathy Hunter at khunter@gshep.org.

If you cannot attend in-person worship but would like to pickup a consecrated host, or have one delivered to your home, please fill out the form on the right.


Agree to Community Covenant

To ensure the health and safety of all, by attending in-person outdoor worship, all attendees agree to the following:

  • Wear a face mask at all times (bring your own, limited stock available at church).

  • Stay a minimum of 6 feet away from people outside your immediate household, at all times.

  • Avoid all physical contact (no handshakes, hugs, etc.)

  • Notify Fr. Gary Brower if you test positive for COVID-19 in the 2 weeks after you attend an outdoor in-person gathering.

  • NOT attend if you: (1) have any symptoms, including but not limited to any of the following: fever, cough, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea). (2) have had close contact with a person who has contracted COVID-19 within the last two weeks; or (3) have recently traveled to or lived in an area where designated health authorities are reporting large numbers of COVID-19 cases.

What to Expect

With many new aspects of gathering together, we appreciate your flexibility, understanding, and cooperation. Below are a handful of things you can expect and are asked to follow:

  • Arrive 10-15 minutes before start time of the service to check-in.

  • Put on your mask before exiting your car.

  • Check-in at the back entrance of the church by providing your name to a Greeter. The greeter will use a contactless thermometer to check your temperature.

  • An offertory box will be available at the check-in area.

  • You will be seated in a marked-off space for designated seating.

  • Set up your chair(s) and acclimate yourself to your surroundings.

  • An order of service will made available in a pdf format. You may either print it at home or access it via your mobile device. No printed bulletins will be provided on site.

  • Singing will not be allowed. Music will be pre-recorded.

  • Should we have communion, the Passing of the Peace will be done maintaining social distance with no physical contact.

  • Service will last approximately 30 minutes, there will be no coffee hour after the service and congregating socially after the service is not permitted.

Restrooms will be available only in emergency situations, with strict bathroom protocols posted. The rest of the building will be closed and unavailable during Sunday worship.

What to Bring

You are encouraged to dress comfortably and for the morning weather. Please bring the following:

  • Face mask or face covering

  • Chair

  • Water

  • Hat, head covering, or umbrella (to protect from sun)

  • Sunscreen

Cancellation of Service

In case of inclement weather, or for any other reason, we will notify registered attendees directly with an email communication about any cancellation of the in-person, outdoor worship service. The notification of any cancelled in-person, outdoor service will also be updated on our parish website.

 
 

register for driveby host pickup or schedule host delivery

You may pickup your consecrated host on Good Shepherd’s front portico from 2 to 3 pm on Sundays. Host delivery is reserved for those who are homebound.

You will receive a “Thank You” message in the space once you submit your registration.

Prayer Before Receiving Communion

Lord Jesus, who traveled with the disciples on the road to Emmaus: Be with us on the way, that we may know you in the scriptures, in the breaking of bread, and in the hearts of all whom we meet. Amen.

prayer For the Parish

Almighty God,
we pray for your blessing on those who share in the life of Good Shepherd: In the ministry of word and sacrament, song and welcoming, giving and leadership, mentoring and care, all in service to you. We pray for our congregation, that in our life and work we may bear witness to your love, shown in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.